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“I think a lot of interior design seems inaccessible to people, as they associate it with extensive, expensive renovations and bespoke luxury items,” interior designer Becky Wetzler says. “We can do that. But we also love to show clients how we can put their personal stamp on their homes with elements like wallpaper, paint and furnishings and without having to remodel.” That was the case for this Bethesda, Maryland, family of six and the spec house it had recently moved into.
The house had lovely millwork, including coffered ceilings, wainscoting, crown moldings and tall baseboards. The kitchen and bathrooms were up to date and in good shape — remodeling them would have been a waste of money and materials. But the blank slate of a home lacked personality and style that reflected the family’s Southern roots and love of coastal settings. Wetzler and her team listened carefully to the homeowners’ wants and needs. Accordingly, they created a house made for quality family time with coastal-inspired style and hints of Southern preppy flair.
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House at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple and their two teenage daughters
Location: Alpharetta, Georgia
Size: 3,864 square feet (359 square meters); four bedrooms, 4½ bathrooms
Design-build firm: Ecraft
Architect: Peter Shipps
Architect Peter Shipps designed the house, while Holle worked out the finishes and built-ins. “This was a home where we made the most of every inch,” she says. The homeowner worked with local Alpharetta business The Happy Home to help her with wallpaper and lighting selections.
The architectural style of the house is Greek Revival meets Southern hospitality. The symmetrical white facade, Doric columns, gable roof, simple moldings and entablature (the long horizontal lines above the columns) represent the former. The gracious front porch is welcoming and a classic element in the architecture of the American South. Traditional black louvered shutters, a trio of elegant lantern-like pendant lights and the picket fence add to the home’s charm. “The Doric columns were my client’s idea,” Holle says. “From the street, the house looks quaint and cozy.”
Exterior paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore
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